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Dark displays and graphics card shutdown.

Dark displays and graphics card shutdown.

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carias11
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04-28-2021, 12:11 PM
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My display flickers unexpectedly, the GPU fans cease operation and I’m left with forced restarts. After powering off, my GPU appears disabled in the Peripherals Manager and integrated graphics route through it to one monitor. I can toggle it back on and restart, which restores functionality. Crashes occur solely during gaming sessions, whether in Minecraft or Rocket League. They don’t happen while browsing the web. No crashes appear in specific settings. The system remains stable for two days of intensive gaming before failing, sometimes after just five minutes to three hours. Attempts to fix it—like connecting the GPU via motherboard’s PCIe slot while using a riser cable or ensuring power cables are secure—have not prevented the failures. I’ve updated drivers, installed fresh Windows 11 Professional 25H2, and updated RAM, but the issues persist. Older GPU drivers were reportedly more reliable. The RX 6800 XT is running at full speed with no overclocking, and I’m using a 1x16Gb JUHOR RAM module.
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carias11
04-28-2021, 12:11 PM #1

My display flickers unexpectedly, the GPU fans cease operation and I’m left with forced restarts. After powering off, my GPU appears disabled in the Peripherals Manager and integrated graphics route through it to one monitor. I can toggle it back on and restart, which restores functionality. Crashes occur solely during gaming sessions, whether in Minecraft or Rocket League. They don’t happen while browsing the web. No crashes appear in specific settings. The system remains stable for two days of intensive gaming before failing, sometimes after just five minutes to three hours. Attempts to fix it—like connecting the GPU via motherboard’s PCIe slot while using a riser cable or ensuring power cables are secure—have not prevented the failures. I’ve updated drivers, installed fresh Windows 11 Professional 25H2, and updated RAM, but the issues persist. Older GPU drivers were reportedly more reliable. The RX 6800 XT is running at full speed with no overclocking, and I’m using a 1x16Gb JUHOR RAM module.

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HannahGG
Member
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04-29-2021, 01:40 PM
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This appears to be a confusing problem, possibly linked to RAM or power supply issues. I suggest repositioning the RAM and testing a different PSU. Disclaimer—this advice comes from Linus, not a certified expert. Other causes might exist, but these are the standard troubleshooting steps to try.
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HannahGG
04-29-2021, 01:40 PM #2

This appears to be a confusing problem, possibly linked to RAM or power supply issues. I suggest repositioning the RAM and testing a different PSU. Disclaimer—this advice comes from Linus, not a certified expert. Other causes might exist, but these are the standard troubleshooting steps to try.

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johnitipek
Member
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04-29-2021, 03:52 PM
#3
I've heard stories about PCI-E devices failing completely and only showing up after the motherboard is turned off and restarted. You might want to try another slot, secure the card with a lock, or adjust the slot speed manually since you can't switch slots easily. Make sure this BIOS update wasn't part of your troubleshooting steps before the issue began.
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johnitipek
04-29-2021, 03:52 PM #3

I've heard stories about PCI-E devices failing completely and only showing up after the motherboard is turned off and restarted. You might want to try another slot, secure the card with a lock, or adjust the slot speed manually since you can't switch slots easily. Make sure this BIOS update wasn't part of your troubleshooting steps before the issue began.

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matsieboy24
Member
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05-01-2021, 09:01 AM
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I'm testing a different GPU, it's been functioning well so far but it crashed after a few days with my other graphics card. I'll need to use it for the next few days. Downclocking didn't help much—it seemed okay at first but still failed eventually. This is one of the odd problems I've faced after over a decade building PCs.
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matsieboy24
05-01-2021, 09:01 AM #4

I'm testing a different GPU, it's been functioning well so far but it crashed after a few days with my other graphics card. I'll need to use it for the next few days. Downclocking didn't help much—it seemed okay at first but still failed eventually. This is one of the odd problems I've faced after over a decade building PCs.